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Ministry of Education
Press conference at CBSE , Regional Office on the occasion of three years of NEP
‘We need to prepare the students of 21st Century with great competency and subject knowledge’ -Shri Vijay Yadav, Regional Officer, CBSE
Heads of KVs Panchkula shared their Assessments of various Schemes Implemented under NEP 2020
The conference started with a brief introduction and overview of the National Education Policy 2020 by Shri Vijay Yadav, Regional Officer, CBSE .In his address, Shri Vijay Yadav, Regional Officer, CBSE laid emphasis on the Government of India’s focus on revamping education through shifting focus to need based education where the students emerge with their subject knowledge and greater competency skills for the future. He also said that One of the focal points of NEP are PM SHRI Schools which have been hailed as the schools of Rising India. From 2022-23 to 2025-26, A budget of Rs 28,000 crore has been kept, wherein 14,500 schools would be opened by 2026. 4,448 schools of the first phase are already operational.’’Smt. Seema Khakha, Head, Centre of Excellence, CBSE, Panchkula said ‘’We as education departments are working and contributing our best efforts to realize the vision of NEP’.
The press conference also witnessed addresses from speakers representing various government schools such as Kendriya Vidyalayas, and Javahar Navodaya Vidyalaya. The Speakers included Smt.Kamlesh, Deputy District Education Officer, Panchkula , Shri.Roop Chand, Principal , Javahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Mouli, Panchkula,Sh. RC Sharma , Principal, Kendriya Vidyalaya No 1, Chandimandir, Panchkula, Sh.Kewal Singh , Principal, Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2, Chandimandir, Panchkula, Sh.sunil Kumar, Principal, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bhanu Panchkula , Shri Lalit Kumar, Principal, Kendriya Vidyalaya, CRPF Pinjore , and Shri Asinder Kumar, District Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Coordinator , Panchkula .
The address by the speakers of these institutions gave insights on major school education initiatives that included PM SHRI, Holistic Progress Card, ULLAS, NIPUN Bharat, National Assessment Centre, PARAKH, Vidya Pravesh, NCF FS , NDEAR, PM e-VIDYA, Vidyanjali , Integrated Teacher Education Programme and National Professional Standards for Teachers .
In conjunction with the celebration of the 3rd anniversary of the National Education Policy 2020, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the second Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam on 29th July 2023 at ITPO, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The two-day event, jointly organized by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, promises to be a platform for launching various innovative initiatives aimed at further strengthening India's education ecosystem.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
First Direct Flight Operations Flagged Off From Kalaburagi to Hindon
295 routes and 53 airports operationalized under UDAN till date
The first direct flight operations from Kalaburagi, Karnataka to Hindon Airport, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh were flagged off today under the RCS-UDAN . The officials of Ministry of Civil Aviation  and Airport Authority of India  were present at the launch. Commencement of the flight operations on the Kalaburagi – Delhi  route is in line with the commitment and perseverance of MoCA and AAI to enable the country with better air connectivity under the UDAN scheme. Till date, 295 routes and 53 airports including 5 heliports and 2 Water Aerodromes have been operationalized under the UDAN scheme.
The airline, Star Air was awarded the Kalaburagi - Hindon route under the RCS-UDAN-3 bidding process last year. The airline will be operating three weekly flights on the route and will deploy its 50-seater Embraer-145 luxury aircraft. It currently connects 15 routes under UDAN and with the addition of the Kalaburagi – Hindon route, there will be 16 routes under the ambit of RCS-UDAN for Star Air.
Situated at a distance of less than 30 km from New Delhi, Hindon airport belongs to the Indian Air Force  and the land was handed over to AAI for development of new civil enclave. IAF granted necessary permissions for the usage of airbase for civilian flights under UDAN scheme. Similarly, Kalaburagi airport which is at a distance of 13.8kms from the Kalaburagi city too been operationalized under UDAN to boost the aerial connectivity of Tier-2 & Tier-3 cities of the country. Kalaburagi which is known for its culture and is a gateway for tourist destinations including Buddha Vihar, Sharana Basaveshwara Temple, Khwaja Banda Nawaz Dargah and, Gulbarga Fort is now connected with New Delhi, the capital of India with direct flights for the first time. This will act as a catalyst to boost the trade & tourism of the region.
Until now, the people had to face tremendous inconvenience to cover the journey from Kalaburagi to Hindon. Due to the unavailability of direct flight operations between the two cities, people had to travel either by road or had to opt for rail travel, which took more than 25 hours to cover the distance of 1600 km. Now, they can take a direct flight and cover this long-distance journey in just 2-hour 20 minutes. Many people travel frequently between these two cities for personal as well as professional purposes. People from Bijapur, Solapur, Bidar, Osmanabad, Latur, Yadgir, Ranga Reddy, Medak would also receive direct benefit of the flight operations on Kalaburagi – Hindon route.
The flight schedule is mentioned below:
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Origin
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Departure
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Arrival
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Flight Type
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Frequency
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Kalaburagi
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Hindon 
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10:20
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12:40
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Non-Stop
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Tue, Wed, Sat
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Hindon 
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Kalaburagi
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13:10
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15:30
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Non-Stop
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Tue, Wed, Sat
Prime Minister's Office
PM Modi visits Kanpur; launches various development projects
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today, visited Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh. The Prime Minister inaugurated the Lucknow Metro Rail project and laid the foundation stone of Agra Metro Rail project. He laid the foundation stone of Panki Thermal Power plant and unveiled plaques to mark the launch of various development projects at Niralanagar in Kanpur.
Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister said that Kanpur is the birth place of many brave leaders who have contributed immensely for the country. He said the projects launched on the day, will transform the lives of people in Kanpur and Uttar Pradesh.
The Prime Minister said that the State Government and Union Government has worked hard to improve the availability of electricity in Kanpur. In this context, he mentioned about the Panki Thermal power plant and how it will transform the power deficit situation in Kanpur and Uttar Pradesh. He added that under Saubhagya scheme, more than seventy six lakh free electricity connections have been provided in Uttar Pradesh.
The Prime Minister mentioned about the initiatives taken by the Union Government to clean the River Ganga. He said that it was earlier thought to be impossible to clean the River Ganga, but now his government is making the impossible possible. Several actions were taken for the treatment of sewage water and stop drains from reaching the river, PM said.
The Prime Minister said that the Defence Corridor coming up in Uttar Pradesh will greatly benefit the people of Kanpur. He said major infrastructure is being built in roadways, airways and railways, including the various metro projects started in the State. These projects will transform Uttar Pradesh, PM said.
The Prime Minister reiterated that by 2022, every single family in the country will have a house. He added that under PM Awas Yojana, around 1.5 crore houses have been built in the country so far.
The Prime Minister paid respects to the brave soldiers from Kanpur who lost their lives in Pulwama attack and Budgam crash. He said that the Union Government is taking strong action against terrorism.
The Prime Minister said that it is important to maintain an atmosphere of unity in the country. He appreciated the quick action taken by the Uttar Pradesh Government against those who had attacked Kashmiris recently. He urged all the State Governments to take stern action against anyone who perpetrates such acts.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of Government Stocks
The Government of India has announced the Sale  of  ‘7.32 per cent Government Stock, 2024’ for a notified amount of Rs.5,000 crore  through price based auction,‘7.26 per cent Government Stock, 2029’ for a notified amount of Rs.6,000 crore  through price based auction, ‘7.40 per cent Government Stock, 2035’ for a notified amount of Rs.2,000 crore  through price based auction,and  ‘New Government Stock 2049’ for a notified amount of Rs.4,000 crore  through yield based auction.Subject to the limit of Rs.17,000 crore, being total notified amount, Government of India will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs.1,000 croreeach against anyone or more of the above securities. The auctions will be conducted using multiple price method. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India,  Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on April12, 2019.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stockswill be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on April12, 2019. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 11.30 a.m. and 12.00 noonand the competitive bids should be submitted between 11.30 a.m.and 12.30 p.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on April12, 2019 and payment by successful bidders will be on April15, 2019.
The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India  vide Circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Storage of Foodgrains
The details of the quantum of foodgrain production in the country along with their procurement at Minimum Support Price  by Government Agencies for last three years and current year is at Annexure-I.
The total storage capacity available with Food Corporation of India , Central Warehousing Corporation  and the State Agencies , is 862.45 LMT  comprising 739.76 LMT in covered godowns and 122.69 LMT in Cover and Plinth  storage. The State-wise details are at Annexure-II.
The available storage capacity with FCI is optimally utilized for storage of wheat, rice & pulses. The average utilization of storage capacity with FCI during the last three years is given as below:
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Date
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Average percentage utilisation
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31.05.2017
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82 %
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31.05.2018
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88 %
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31.05.2019
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85 %
This information was given in a written reply by the Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Shri Danve Raosaheb Dadarao in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Suresh Prabhu Addresses Renewable Energy Dialogue-2018
Union Commerce & Industry Minister delivering keynote address at CEEW Renewable Energy Dialogue-2018
Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, said that India is running one of the largest and most ambitious renewable energy capacity expansion programmes in the world. When achieved, this will place India at the centre of its “Sunshine Countries” International Solar Alliance Project, which is promoting the growth and development of solar power in over 120 countries.
Speaking at Renewable Energy Dialogue in New Delhi today, Suresh Prabhu said that India has set a target of achieving 40% of its total electricity generation non-fossil fuel sources by 2030. He said that International Solar Alliance is sending positive market signals therefore all countries want to invest in renewables encouraging new technologies to be made available thereby promoting financial investments in renewables.
He further said that the Government of India’s target of installing 20 GW of solar power by 2022 was achieved four years of ahead of schedule in January, 2018 through solar parks and India has set a fresh target of achieving 100 GW of solar power by 2022.
The Dialogue brought together several national and international stakeholders from the renewable energy community to deliberate on the drivers and challenges facing the sector, both in India and globally. Independent studies on scaling up rooftop solar panels, clean energy investment trends, addressing renewable energy curtailment, and risks in renewable energy markets in emerging economies were released at the Dialogue.
The Renewable Energy Dialogue was organised by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water  in collaboration with Ministry of New and Renewable Energy , International Solar Alliance , International Energy Agency , Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation , and REN21. This edition of the Dialogue had a special focus on market creation and market trends.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Swami Vivekananda dreamed of an India without discrimination, an India which is Aatmanirbhar
ROB and PIB Bhubaneswar organised Webinar on Swami Vivekananda's dream India
Swami Vivekananda has always dreamed of an India without discrimination, an India which is Aatmanirbhar, an India where women are empowered, said experts at the Webinar on “Swami Vivekananda’s Dream India” jointly organized by Regional Outreach Bureau  and Press Information Bureau  Bhubaneswar today on the occasion of National Youth Day.
Initiating the online discussion, Additional Director General , ROB Bhubaneswar, Shri Akhil Kumar Mishra said that if we want to create an India of Swami Vivekananda’s dream, we will have to listen to our inner self, stand firm at the core, not to edit our soul according to the trending fashion but to follow the most intense obsession of ours meticulously.
PM Yuva Mentorship Award Winner Shri Dileswar Rana said that Swamiji always emphasized on honing the character of the youths. “He dreamed of an India which is free of discrimination and bias. He put focus on empowering the women, the youth of this country. He wanted an India which is Aatmanirbhar and India is rightly progressing in this direction now,” said Shri Rana.
Participating in the discussion, the young Poet, Shri Prashanta Dash said that Vivekananda’s teachings were focused on humanity and spirituality. “If anyone wants to know India, its history, geography, culture and heritage, one needs to read and understand Swami Vivekananda. He dreamed of a golden and prosperous India,” said Shri Dash.
Shri Sipunu Jena, a promising writer talked about the problems that the young generation is facing now and what could be done in the vision of Swamiji to solve those. “The youths now a days have divided into categories, developed different ideologies. There is a need to unite them all in order to create an India of Swami Vivekananda’s dream,” added Shri Jena.
Officials of all media units of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting participated in the webinar along with students, writers and journalists.
Later today the officials paid floral tribute to Swami Vivekananda and celebrated National Youth Day.
SSP/SM
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President’s family donates Rs.10 lakhs
Rs.5 lakh each for fight against COVID-19 and for Ayodhya temple
The family members of the Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today donated Rs. 10.00 lakhs in aid of the ongoing fight against COVID-19 and construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Smt. MuppavarapuUshamma Naidu, wife of the Vice President took the initiative in pooling contributions from their family and also by their son Shri Harsha, daughter-in-law Smt. Radha Muppavarapu, daughter Smt. Deepa Venkat, son-in-law Shri Venkat Immani and their four grandchildren.
Smt. Naidu sent a cheque of Rs.5.00 lakh to the PM CARES Fund in support of the fight against COVID-19 and another cheque of Rs.5.00 lakh to Shri Ram Janambhoomi TeerthKshetra Trust in support of the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya that begins today with the Bhoomi Pujan.
Earlier in March, Shri Naidu had donated his one month’s salary to PMCARES Fund and had also announced to donate 30 % of his salary every month towards efforts to fight the Covid pandemic.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying hosts Stakeholder Engagement Panel Discussion “One Health Concept to Practicality”
Exploring the various opportunities on how to efficiently and effectively implement One Health in India
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying  organized a stakeholder engagement panel discussion on the topic “One Health Concept to Practicality”, that brought together some of the key stakeholders from the One Health ecosystem in the country. It was a platform where stakeholders discussed the challenges, the opportunities, the gaps, the traditional inefficiencies, the next steps and the way forward towards the efficient and effective implementation of the One Health initiative in the country.
Shri Atul Chaturvedi, Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying delivered the opening remarks. In his opening remarks, Shri Atul Chaturvedi deliberated, One Health is an approach which recognizes that animal health, human health and the environment are inextricably connected. Thus, effective animal health management has played a critical role in preventing the disease spillover to humans, thereby saving a huge amount of money, which eventually would be utilized in containing and combating infections in humans.
He added “One Health concept on ground is the need of the hour where collaborative synergistic efforts can be appreciated to attain optimal health for people, domestic animals, wildlife, plants and the environment. Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying’s initiative to implement an effective One Health framework by the establishment of One Health Support Unit  will strengthen systemic capacity to better manage animal health and reduce disease incidence at a national level. Operationalizing a One Health approach requires leveraging the cooperation and strengths of diverse sectors – both public and private – including livestock health, human health, wildlife health, environmental health, technology and finance to develop solutions to these local, national and global health challenges.”
Shri. Upamanyu Basu, Joint Secretary  welcomed all and followed by Dr. Bhupendra Nath Tripathi, Deputy Director General , ICAR who highlighted the importance of a One Health approach to fight viruses that are threatening human health. Moderated by Dr. Praveen Malik, Animal Husbandry Commissioner, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying; the Stakeholder engagement and panel discussion saw participation from more than 500 delegates. The panel comprising of eminent experts , ICAR-National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics ; Dr Subeer Majumdar, Former Director, NIAB; DBT-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology; Dr Ashok Kumar, ADG , ICAR and Dr Sindura Ganapathi, Fellow, Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor from the field of veterinary and wildlife as well as from the backgrounds of education, research ecosystem, laboratory, epidemiology expressed their views in their respective domains and discussed investment opportunities around the same.
Ministry of Coal
List of Coal Mines for sale of coal amended
38 coal mines offered for auction
The auction process for coal mines for commercial mining was launched on June 18, 2020. Following revisions have been made by the Coal Ministry in the list of coal mines offered in the process of opening up of coal sector and introduction of coal mining:
- Addition of Dolesara, Jarekela and Jharpalam-Tangarghat Coal Mines to the 1st Tranche of Auction under the MMDR Act, 1957
- Withdrawal of Morga South Coal Mine from the 1st Tranche of Auction under the MMDR Act, 1957
- Withdrawal of Fatehpur East,Madanpur , Morga-II, and SayangCoal Mines from the 11th Tranche of Auction under the CM Act, 2015
Therefore, 38 coal mines are offered for auction for commercial mining under 11th Tranche of Auction under CM Act, 2015 and 1st Tranche of Auction under MMDR Act, 1957.
Ministry of Coal launched the auction process for 41 coal mines under 11th Tranche of Auction under CM Act, 2015 and 1st Tranche of Auction under MMDR Act, 1957.The updated list of mines and the tender documents for these mines may be accessed through the following link: https://www.mstcecommerce.com/auctionhome/coalblock/index.jsp. Timelines for the tender process have also been provided on the website of MSTC Limited.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Passengers carried by Domestic airlines registered an annual growth of 38.27% and monthly growth of 23.13%
⮚ Passengers carried by domestic airlines during January- August 2023 were 1190.62 lakhs
⮚ The overall cancellation rate of scheduled domestic airlines has been at a low of 0.65 %
The domestic aviation industry has experienced a remarkable surge in passenger traffic during the first eight months of 2023. According to the latest data analysis, the number of passengers carried by domestic airlines from January to August 2023 reached an impressive 1190.62 lakhs, marking a substantial increase of 38.27% compared to the same period last year.
The month of August 2023 alone witnessed a significant monthly growth rate of 23.13%, with passenger numbers soaring to 148.27 lakhs. This upward trend in passenger growth reflects the industry’s resilience and recovery from the challenges posed by the global pandemic.
Despite the impressive growth in passenger traffic, it is worth noting that the overall cancellation rate for scheduled domestic airlines in August 2023 was a mere 0.65%. During August 2023, a total of 288 passenger-related complaints had been received by scheduled domestic airlines, with a complaint rate of around 0.23 complaints per 10,000 passengers carried. This low complaint and cancellation rate is a testament to the industry’s efforts to prioritize customer satisfaction and providing reliable and efficient services to passengers.
Appreciating the growth in the sector, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel has said that this consistent growth is a testament to the collective efforts of airlines, airports, and the Ministry of Civil Aviation in fostering a safe, efficient, and customer-centric aviation ecosystem. The aviation industry remains committed to ensuring passenger safety and comfort while adapting to evolving travel demands and regulations. As air travel continues to recover, domestic airlines are poised to play a pivotal role in facilitating economic growth and connectivity across India.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 200.72 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 6.26 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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2,00,72,52,325
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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6,26,00,060
More than 200.72 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 6.26 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.